2023 Black Tesla Model 3 Ceramic Coating Explained and Application

[@LudicrousFeed]

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[@cleefy92]

I had my Y ceramic coated two weeks ago, and I can't get over how shiny it looks. I'm allowed to wash it now that the coating has fully cured, so that's tomorrows job 🤩

[@aig5429]

@@cleefy92 does it get less dirty then?

[@crainger]

I did my M3 myself with CarPro products. Including paint correction it took 3 days. Worth it. First road trip inland. Hit some horse poo on the road. Slung up the side of the car. Another 30km it had all slipped off. Afterwards bugs were able to be hosed off.

[@pmacgowan]

I got mine done and it looks great, great deal for $0 for you, it cost me $1200

[@kevinphillips9408]

Absolutely stunning result

[@LudicrousFeed]

It really is!

[@NovoAnts]

Very interesting…I couldn’t decide between ceramic coating or PPF but I think ceramic might be the way to go. Thanks for the video

[@LudicrousFeed]

Pleasure

[@adamhocking2194]

You would get ceramic coating for entirely different reasons to PPF. I am getting both. Ceramic coating provides no protection against rock chips and stuff like that.

[@shaunbags2]

waiting for my black TM3 RWD right now......cant wait to do the CC, have the geat at home for it already!

[@allanapplin250]

Great info thanks. Your car came up great! I ordered some of the nxtzen products. Keen to see how they perform

[@LudicrousFeed]

Awesome! Enjoy 😃👍 The Easy Dry … chef’s kiss

[@oggyoggy1299]

Try using Gyeon Can Coat Evo as a topping coat whenever you feel like it. Wipe on, wipe off and buff. The water beading is amazing.

[@ThetechkidMason]

also got to thank me tom btw its mason here :) also nice meeting you

[@LudicrousFeed]

Definitely thank you Mason! Nice meeting you also 🤝😃

[@ThetechkidMason]

@Sensei Sifu yeah haha

[@cai0]

Very nice! I'd like to think that my comment on your window tinting video, about ceramic coating my black Model Y, had anything to do with your decision to do it as well 😅

[@LudicrousFeed]

Sure, why not 😃

[@teslastraya6405]

Hi Tom. Just a quick question. I’m picking up my model 3 highland on end of this month and what do you recommend? Ceramic coating or PPF ?I have PPF done to my previous Tesla but considering the cost factor I’m moving towards the ceramic coating this time. Your suggestion greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Ceramic coating is great for keeping your car shiny if you wash it regularly But if you want extra protection against stone chips then PPF is better. You can also get ceramic coated PPF

[@justaprivateuser]

What's the difference between ceramic coating and PPF and which one would you recommend considering the budget

[@LudicrousFeed]

With an unlimited budget I’d probably go PPF + ceramic coating. Ceramic coating makes it shiny and easy to wash (including bird poop). PPF will protect from minor damage eg rock chips … but obviously not larger incidents eg dents PPF is usually 5-6x cost of CC depending on what you’re trying to achieve with PPF. Clear film is less dear than coloured/matte/satin wrap. If you wrap around door panels so you don’t see the edge, then that would add to the cost Also, if you’re going for clear PPF, consider the cost-benefit of paint repair/correction vs wrap

[@justaprivateuser]

@@LudicrousFeed what's your opinion of PPF sold by Tesla. Costs just $85 without installation. Being this cheap in comparison to ceramic is a huge difference.

[@LudicrousFeed]

@@justaprivateuser It is highly unlikely that professionally applied PPF is $85 given most places in Australia will charge in the thousands

[@paullatsas5217]

Hi Tom, how is the ceramic coat looking now? Also have you ever tinted your Tesla’s? Was it worth it?

[@LudicrousFeed]

My Model S is 9 years old and the ceramic coating has kept it looking good 🥂 Tinting helps to improve heat rejection: 2023 Tesla Model 3 Darkest Legal Window Tinting in Sydney Australia kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZDaqHuBatyBq7M

[@matsteel2292]

Hey Tom are you still pleased with the ceramic coating ? Does your car still look as good after a wash? I have a dealer near me here in Brisbane who uses the same products andif you'rer still pleased I'll get my new Tesla done soon as it arrives. Cheers Mat.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I've since sold this car but just before I did so, the car still looked awesome. The buyer was very happy with it

[@SS-yw7vo]

Hi Tom, a heads up for you. Evie fast chargers are going into the underground carpark at IKEA Tempe

[@LudicrousFeed]

Cool, thanks!

[@pkerry12]

yep I have a graphene coating for my paint protection.

[@LudicrousFeed]

👍

[@evbase-official]

so great vidoe😀

[@LudicrousFeed]

Thanks!

[@TassieEV]

So this is the car not the windows then? That is not Ceramic Tint. Does Ceramic coat protect the car like PPF does or is PPF better for paint protection? Can they do this to older cars as well they don't need to be factory fresh as in say a 5yr old car? Interesting to learn about this.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Car = ceramic coating is the generic term for the chemical bonding process Windows = tinting with a product called “Black Envy Nano Ceramic” You can add Ceramic Coating to older cars but it would require a fair amount of paint correction to rid swirl marks, scratches etc

[@57wadey]

Thought you would have stuck around for a while to get some footage of the process... 😊

[@travis8665]

Yes, me too. He did a lousy job for a free coating. A real amateur job and all we saw was his reflection in the car using his toy camera.

[@Joe-dt4pm]

The before shots are better than the after

[@LudicrousFeed]

A newly washed car will look very similar to one that has been ceramic coated from a distance. The value of course is the ease of keeping it clean which is arguably difficult to convey in a video

[@aig5429]

Does ceramic make cars less dirty? Does it repel dirt?

[@LudicrousFeed]

It’s supposed to be anti-static so theoretically yes. But you still have to wash it

[@Grant_Aussie]

Is this the same sort of product they use for changing the colour of the car? Seen a baby reveal, change a white car to pink

[@LudicrousFeed]

No. That requires a full wrap and is more costly

[@TomDolling]

Which NXTZEN product did they use on your car?

[@LudicrousFeed]

NXTZEN Ceramic Professional

[@Harry-jj6qw]

Was coating applied to windows and skylight? I found those hard to clean

[@LudicrousFeed]

Just the paint I believe

[@nexus888]

Any idea how much it would cost for a Tesla Model Y?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Best to get a quote but the usual going rate is anywhere between $1-$1500k

[@okkieozz9669]

Can you send me some nice pictures of your car please. i have ordered my model 3 rwd in black. and im looking for covers. and you ahve the nice ones. but i cant find good pictures at web on black car..

[@LudicrousFeed]

Check out more of my videos: you’ll see many examples of my black Model 3

[@vivMak23]

Should I bother doing it if car is white colour? How much would it cost?

[@pandasleepingzzz]

I would. The swirls that develop over time from washing on a white car can be noticeable, but that's my personal opinion. I'm also the person who is very lazy about waxing the car. The ceramic coating makes cleaning the car a breeze too, just hosing it down does a lot of the heavy lifting

[@Outrage82]

@@pandasleepingzzz you can still put swirls in the paint on a ceramic coated car.

[@travis8665]

@@Outrage82 You are told never to wash your car with a brush. My Mercedes was coated 3 years ago and there are no swirl marks at all.

[@paullatsas5217]

What is the cost of an M3 ceramic coat?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Varies of course depending on the condition of the vehicle but you’d be looking in the ballpark of $A1k (2023 prices) Best to get a quote

[@paullatsas5217]

@@LudicrousFeed thanks Tom. Got the 2024 M3 hopefully getting delivered soon so looking to get this done

[@bnpparibassss]

You shouldn’t be washing your car in the sun btw Tom. But kuddos on getting the CC on.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Oh and here come the “how to wash your car” comments 😁 Jokes aside, thanks! Loving the CC

[@bnpparibassss]

⁠​⁠@Sensei Sifu you know it sensei. 2 car would probably suffice but if Tom were to somehow get the new S and X in, wouldn’t hurt to have it ready. S3XY car wash anyone?

[@jasoncarmichael4540]

Nice

[@LudicrousFeed]

So nice

[@ianburnett4605]

I guess when I get a teala I will have to start washing my car 😂

[@LudicrousFeed]

I kinda feel bad if I don’t 😄

[@tonyf7997]

2 weeks old and already those paint scratches - really???? I would be livered if that occurred to my cars and something I am on every week for cars wear and tear! Ceramic all the way and have always done finishes on my cars from new to give better protection. Wife’s/ girlfriends rings are always a no no on door handles!

[@LudicrousFeed]

So easy to wash now too 👍

[@ag31988]

What’s the cost of getting this done? I’m tossing up between this treatment and a wrap

[@LudicrousFeed]

Best to give Solartint Brookvale a call for a quote - every situation is different

[@mixalis6168]

PPF ?

[@cai0]

PPF costs about 5x more.

[@mixalis6168]

@@cai0 but offers way more protection and a lot longer, a friend did PPF, and its perfect

[@cai0]

@@mixalis6168 yes, totally different products and "goals". CC just makes it easier to wash and keep clean. PPF protects from small chips and scratches, and even "heals" itself. Not saying it isn't worth it (depends on the cost of the car IMO), but Tom would probably have a harder time convincing that shop to give away PPF for free just for the advertising :)

[@peterchung2024]

Oh my goodness, that’s a lot of light scratches on a 2 week old car.

[@LudicrousFeed]

It is what it is. I live in the real world ☺️

[@peterchung2024]

@Sensei Sifu it’s irrelevant to Tom’s best life. My M3 picked up around the same time, we’ll… do not have that many light scratches…

[@LudicrousFeed]

Stay clear of using a LED light if you don’t want to see your scratches 😁

[@travis8665]

I thought he said 2 years.

[@peterchung2024]

@@travis8665 hmmm it’s a two week old car..

[@Outrage82]

Not taking it to frank anymore? :(

[@InuitWolf]

No:1 Rule. Sorry Ludicrous Feed but you never buy black cars for the simple rule that you see every tiny little scratch, dirt, finger marks etc. Way too much hard work.

[@LudicrousFeed]

But when it’s clean … wow!